The cucumber, known scientifically as Cucumis sativus, is an annual climbing vegetable of the Cucurbitaceae family, native to India.
The cucumber, known scientifically as Cucumis sativus, is an annual climbing vegetable of the Cucurbitaceae family, native to India. It produces long, green, crisp and refreshing fruit with a high water content, usually eaten fresh in salads or used for pickling. The plant has climbing stems with tendrils and yellow flowers, and is pollinated by bees. It needs warmth, constant moisture and fertile soil rich in organic matter, and is sensitive to cold and drought. The cucumber is one of the most widely grown vegetables in the world, both in the field and under glass or plastic.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Difficulty | Ușor |
| Water needs | Ridicat |
| Colour | Verde |
| Placement | Exterior |
